Production Supervisor

Fortune Brands • Meridian, ID

13d • $60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees day-to-day and shift-to-shift manufacturing operations in a 24/7 environment. The role is responsible for equipment reliability and continuous improvement, including implementing and maintaining Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices. The supervisor helps ensure effective safety and training programs, optimize production efficiency, minimize downtime, and improve overall equipment effectiveness. The position works the night shift Sunday through Tuesday and every other Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of common manufacturing safety and quality standards.
• Proficiency in production management software and tools.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• TPM certification or relevant training.
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by engaging associates in safety protocols and conducting regular safety assessments.
• Ensure reports comply with relevant regulations and company policies, and take action to address unsafe work practices or conditions.
• Supervise and mentor production leads and operators, ensuring effective role training using lean principles and best practices.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set performance goals, and provide regular feedback to team members.
• Foster continuous improvement and encourage team members to participate in problem-solving and propose and implement improvements.
• Participate in and lead improvement projects to support associate well-being, equipment reliability, waste reduction, and productivity.
• Lead efforts to maintain equipment, prevent breakdowns, and promote proactive maintenance.
• Document and report temporary fixes to ensure visibility of the need for permanent resolutions.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to schedule and execute preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, and equipment upgrades.
• Implement and sustain TPM practices, including Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, and Early Equipment Management.
• Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to meet customer demands while optimizing equipment usage.
• Monitor production processes, identify inefficiencies, and address them promptly.
• Track shift KPIs, including efficiency, yield, and uptime.
• Monitor production processes and conduct quality checks to ensure products meet quality standards; address deviations.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures to minimize defects and rework.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• 401(k) program with company contribution
• Product discounts
• Flexible time off benefits
• Adoption benefits
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed